Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus)
The Mistle is the largest of the European Thrushes.
The male is the one you will regularly hear singing from the tops of tall trees and has a varied catalogue of calls.
This is Mum, Dad and the single offspring.
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HI Roy Just had to comment on these gorgeous shots you have captured of the Thrushs. Great series. I an just off to catch the ferry to Tory ISland now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret.
Deletelovely action shots from the feathered-family Roy
ReplyDeleteThanks Carole.
DeleteNice photos. I'm not seeing anywhere near as many of these splendid songsters around these days.
ReplyDeleteThanks John.
DeleteWell done getting these shots Roy, as they are not the best of birds to get close to. Would they normally just have the one chick or two...
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Thanks Amanda, I think it varies depending on survival.
Deletegeweldig mooi ,zijn bekje kon niet verder open.
ReplyDeleteLovely Roy :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, great captures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura.
DeleteGreat set of images Roy...nice to see...[;o)
ReplyDeleteLovely set of photos Roy
ReplyDeleteThanks D.
DeleteWonderful photos of the Mistle Thrushes, Roy and it's great to see them like this, too, given that they are another bird in decline.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy. I see a fair number in my area.
DeleteHey Roy... Great time of year when the little ones are chasing Mom around to be fed!!
ReplyDeleteI can't get over how much they look like the Amer. baby Robins!!
Grace
Yes they are really busy now feeding the young.
DeleteGreat this large thrush. So often we do not. Look at that again
ReplyDeleteRoy wonderful series and how little to eat begs